Digital Distribution - Maximizing Reach and Revenues
The Digital Distribution workshop is a beacon for Film, TV and Documentary production companies seeking to navigate the tumultuous changes of the last few years that left the entertainment industry reeling.
With traditional theatres struggling, VoD platforms looking for profits and the number of commissions dropping by the month, this workshop offers a lifeline, emphasizing the value of leveraging existing catalogues to adapt and thrive. The program underlines the prominence of alternative distribution models and provides crucial insights into monetizing content. Participants will receive a comprehensive view of the evolving market, including major players, and gain practical advice to extend their content's reach, therefore maximizing their catalogue's potential.
This workshop is grounded in real-world applicability, illustrated through current case studies and examples of successful deals. Led by international industry experts, participants will learn to develop distribution strategies that work in the current climate.
Beyond knowledge transfer, the Digital Distribution workshop fosters community through networking opportunities, allowing European producers to connect with experts and peers. This creates a forum for establishing durable business relationships and a support network, which is invaluable for companies aiming to capitalize on their previous and existing works within the digital domain.
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Format | On-site Workshop |
Target Group | Industry professionals interested in the opportunities of digital distribution |
Language | English |
Participation Fee | 590€ (incl. meals, excl. accommodation) with our Early Bird Discount |
Certificate | Yes |
Scholarships | Scholarships and discounts available (details below) |
Offer Components
3 Workshop days
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what digital distribution offers
Topics
- New players and business opportunities in today’s marketplace
- Running and sustaining a business in uncertain times
- Monetizing your back catalogue
- The digital distribution agreement – key deal points
- Direct sales and distribution, including hybrid models
- Successful distribution strategies and marketing campaigns
- Cutting-edge case studies
Benefits
- Latest expertise from internationally acclaimed trainers
- Opportunity to test and apply the acquired knowledge
- Interactive sessions with space for questions and exchange
- Excellent networking opportunities
- An active and interdisciplinary group of participants and industry experts
- Opportunity to establish valuable and long-lasting business relationships with audiovisual professionals from all over Europe
Experts in 2024
Additionnal Information
Change Management: Expert Interview
We asked our expert Gill Thewlis a few questions about the importance of understanding change and innovation processes for our industry and how our workshop will benefit its participants. Read her answers here.
Accessibility
If your mobility is impaired, please get in touch with the EPI team, so we can find the best solution possible to ensure your full participation.
Scholarships and discounts
Erich Pommer Institut Scholarships
Thanks to Creative Europe - MEDIA funding, a limited number of partial scholarships are available for nationals of the following countries: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia.
Participants from countries that are not part of European Union's MEDIA initiative may still be viable for a scholarship depending on their participation in the MEDIA strand. These countries include: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Republic of Serbia and Ukraine.
Please apply here for a scholarship until June, 2025: Scholarship Application.
Important: Do not register for the workshop while applying for a scholarship.
We also encourage all applicants to seek financial support from their national or regional funding bodies.
Other Scholarships and Discounts
Company Discounts:
If a second person from the same company books at the same time and at the standard rate, they are eligible for a EUR 200 discount. To claim this, please reach out to us for a discount code.
Funding Opportunities in Your Country:
We encourage you to explore funding options in your home country. Here are some opportunities available:
- Belgium / Flanders: Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF) – Training Support
- Finland: AVEK – Training Support | The Finnish Film Foundation – Training Support for Distributors and Exhibitors
- Ireland: Screen Ireland Bursary Award
- Lithuania: Lithuanian Film Centre – Scholarships
- Norway: Norwegian Film Institute – Support for International Initiatives
- Netherlands: Netherlands Film Fund – Training Support
- Poland: Polish Film Institute – Financial Support
- Switzerland: Media Desk Suisse– Training Support
Important: Discounts and scholarships cannot be combined.
What former participants say
- Thank you for illuminating 3 days! The scope and timeliness of information and the expertise (and enthusiasm) of the trainers at the seminar provided valuable insights, and inspired my thinking about what is possible in the development of my projects.Beth Sanders, CROWFOOT FILMS, UK
- The Digital Distribution Workshop by EPI is the perfect tool for enhancing my knowledge on the distribution market. It was very useful in these days when the traditional model is rapidly changing. I do appreciate an excellent organization of on-line workshop and high level of experts.Jindrich Trcka, COFILM, Czech Republic
- The workshop offers great inside and detailed information on the current situation of digital distribution and marketing. It gave me a lot of hands on advice and ideas on how to plan new projects and reevaluate existing distribution strategies. I definitely have a long to do list now!Sophie Ahrens, Schuldenberg Films, Germany